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CentraState Medical Center Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Central Jersey Medical Center data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Central Jersey Medical Center
Central Jersey Medical Center (CJMC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that has served the communities of Perth Amboy, Carteret, and Newark, New Jersey, since 2001. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides primary care, dental, and preventive health services to patients of all ages, regardless of their ability to pay.
CJMC operates multiple locations, including a main site in Perth Amboy, a newly opened facility in Carteret, and several school-based health centers in Newark. The center offers services such as primary medical care, dental care, on-site pharmacy, and support for transportation and language needs.
What happened?
On Aug. 25, 2025, Central Jersey Medical Center was the victim of a ransomware attack that targeted its dental servers’ network. Cybercriminals, later identified as the Sinobi ransomware group, gained unauthorized access to the network and encrypted files containing sensitive patient data. The breach was later posted on the dark web on Oct. 10, 2025.
Information exposed
- Name
- Date of birth
- Address
- Telephone number
- Email address
- Race or ethnicity
- Social Security number
- Dental record number
- Health insurance information
- Dental diagnoses
- Treatment history
- Billing information
CJMC published a data security incident notice on its website and is notifying affected individuals by mail.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you receive a notice from Central Jersey Medical Center or believe you may have been affected, there are important steps to take to protect yourself. Even if there is no current evidence of misuse, data breaches can lead to identity theft, insurance fraud, and other risks in the future.
- Communication and credit monitoring services: Review and save any notification letters you receive. Enroll in free credit monitoring and identity protection services, if offered.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Central Jersey Medical Center data breach, you may be eligible for compensation, which could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress. Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals pursue possible claims for damages resulting from the breach.
To find out if you qualify and to join a potential lawsuit, complete the form below.
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